Friday night lights: Week 4

1 Homecoming Thriller: McPherson Outlasts Winfield in Overtime, 29-23
2 Week 4 KS HS Football scores

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1 Homecoming Thriller: McPherson Outlasts Winfield in Overtime, 29-23

McPherson High School’s football team delivered an unforgettable homecoming performance, edging out the Winfield Vikings in a 29-23 overtime victory. The Bullpups returned to action with a chance to even their season record, and they didn’t disappoint. The game started with a bang as McPherson’s Bishop Brown intercepted a pass on Winfield’s third down, returning it 31 yards for a pick-six. The Bullpups jumped to a 7-0 lead just 52 seconds into the game, setting the tone for an intense night. McPherson continued their early dominance with a 43-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Carter Allen to Ashton Malm, extending their lead to 13-0 after a missed extra point. However, Winfield responded late in the first quarter, finding the end zone on a 3rd-down pass to close the gap to 13-7 by the end of the opening quarter. Carter Allen added another score in the second quarter with an 18-yard rushing touchdown, and kicker Jaxon Hoover closed out the half with a field goal, giving McPherson a 23-7 lead at halftime. 

Both teams struggled to find the end zone in the third quarter, with the score remaining 23-7 heading into the final 12 minutes. Winfield, however, mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 unanswered points, including a clutch touchdown and a two-point conversion with just over a minute left to tie the game at 23-23. Despite a kickoff return by Ashton Malm for a touchdown being called back due to a holding penalty, McPherson’s defense held strong, stopping Winfield at the goal line on a critical 4th-and-1 in overtime. Brock Richardson then sealed the victory for the Bullpups with a short rushing touchdown, giving McPherson their second win of the season and sending the homecoming crowd into a frenzy. The Bullpups now sit at 2-2 on the season, bouncing back after a hard-fought contest that will be remembered for its dramatic finish.

Source: @JoelMuhs_

2 Week 4 KS HS Football scores

Northwest Kansas:
* Ness City 44, Quinter 42
* Scott City 57, Ulysses 8
* Colby 21, Hugoton 17
* Norton 35, Minneapolis 14
* Oakley 34, Syracuse 0
* Plainville 14, Smith Center 8
* Ellis 53, La Crosse 8
* Dighton 60, Wallace County 14 (Final 3Q)
* Wichita County 58, Trego 8 (Final 3Q)

Northeast Kansas:
* Hanover 28, Frankfort 22
* Central Heights 14, Bluestem 6
* Eudora 24, Ottawa 21
* Sabetha 7, Royal Valley 6
* Nemaha Central 13, Chanute 7
* Seaman 49, Turner 0
* Council Grove 34, Riley County 13
* Holton 33, Perry-Lecompton 14
* Rock Creek 42, Abilene 6
* Jackson Heights 57, McLouth 0
* Troy 44, Horton 16

Southeast Kansas:
* Pittsburg 23, Fort Scott 14
* Parsons 38, Baxter Springs 7
* Colgan 66, Pleasanton 8
* Frontenac 15, Girard 8
* Wellsville 49, Baldwin 0
* Humboldt 56, Eureka 12
* Iola 25, Garnett 18

Southwest Kansas:
* Dodge City 33, Liberal 14
* Hays 41, Garden City 8
* Great Bend 61, Wichita North 7
* Ingalls 58, Rolla 0
* South Central 54, Kiowa County 8
* TMP 50, Stanton County 7

Central Kansas:
* McPherson 29, Winfield 23 (OT)
* Pratt 49, Chaparral 10
* Sedgwick 35, Marion 8
* Inman 30, Remington 26
* Hesston 53, Nickerson 6
* Hillsboro 27, Halstead 0
* Hutchinson 47, Salina South 0
* Hutch Trinity 30, Sumner 28
* Clay Center 42, Chapman 26
* Ellsworth 48, Lyons 7
* Republic County 18, Bennington 14
* Moundridge 76, Herington 6

Wichita Area:
* Wichita East 48, Wichita West 0
* Wichita South 32, Bishop Carroll 7
* Wichita NW 48, Kapaun 24
* Goddard 41, Newton 7
* Eisenhower 44, Salina Central 7
* Haven 37, Douglass 0
* Cheney 50, Clearwater 22

Kansas City Area:
* Blue Valley 20, Blue Valley North 10
* Basehor-Linwood 21, De Soto 7
* Shawnee Mission East 39, Olathe North 34
* Spring Hill 20, Piper 13
* Louisburg 57, Bonner Springs 8
* Tonganoxie 42, Paola 28
* Leavenworth 51, Turner 6

Other Notable Games:
* Derby 59, Maize 7
* Manhattan 52, Junction City 0
* Silver Lake 26, St. Mary's 20
* Mill Valley 31, Free State 23
* Basehor-Linwood 21, De Soto 7

Source: @scoresinkansas

Sources

1. https://x.com/JoelMuhs_

2. https://x.com/scoresinkansas